A massive great white shark named “Contender” is making waves as it travels up the Atlantic coastline. At nearly 14 feet long and weighing 1,653 pounds, this impressive male shark is the largest ever tagged by OCEARCH in the Atlantic Ocean. First spotted and tagged in January 2025 off the Florida-Georgia coast, Contender has been steadily moving northward. His tracking device recently pinged just 22 miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on June 11, 2025. OCEARCH researchers explain that Contender’s journey follows the typical migration pattern for great white sharks. These powerful predators spend winters in warmer, southern waters before … Continue reading Atlantic’s Largest Tagged Male Great White Shark “Contender” Tracked Near Popular Beach Destination